and cant find his OS X CD .. he set a new password but forgot it.. how can he get back into his MAC ?
2007-02-08 07:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by nola_cajun 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
This works on some, not all versions of OSX, Security updates and all that.
1. Click Restart at the login window
2. While the computer is restarting, hold down “Command-S” until you see text scrolling through the window. This boots the computer into single user mode.
3. At the Localhost% prompt type:
/sbin/fsck -y
/sbin/mount -uw /
/sbin/SystemStarter
You will then see various services starting up.
4. When the Localhost% prompt reappears, type:
passwd [username]
It will then ask you to type the new root password twice, so do so.
5. After entering the new password, type:
reboot
6. At the login window, enter the username with the new password. Once you are logged in, you can use the Multiple Users application (/Applications/Utilities) to change your user’s password, or create a new user account.
2007-02-08 07:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cypher has a great suggestion! I would search out ANY os x cd, or bring the mac in to a apple store!
2007-02-08 14:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, trying to get into your boyfriends laptop. You know if you change his password he's going to notice it and you will be busted. He set a new password to keep you out, Wow women are so devious.
2007-02-08 08:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by postmasterfsx 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
definite, attempt to the contact him. If I had too wager, his cellular telephone died and hes waiting to recharge it. tell him interior the destiny to make an extra reproduction of his key so this wont ensue back.
2016-11-26 03:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a locksmith
2007-02-08 07:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋